81 Certifications VR&E Will Pay For — No $2,000 Cap, No Reimbursement Hassle
The GI Bill® caps certification funding at $2,000 per test and makes you pay upfront. VR&E has no cap and pays the testing center directly. Here are 81 certifications across 7 career fields that veterans are getting funded through Chapter 31.
VR&E pays the full exam fee through Purchase Orders, with no reimbursement hassle.
Prep Courses Included
Training programs, bootcamps, and study materials are all fundable under your plan.
Multiple Certifications
Your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan can include a stack of certifications aligned to your career goal.
Study Materials Covered
Books, practice exams, lab access, and vouchers — all funded through Purchase Orders.
REAL TALK
A CISSP costs $749. A CEH costs $1,199. A PMP costs $555 plus the $129 membership fee. Under the GI Bill®, you’d pay all of that upfront and hope for reimbursement. Under VR&E, a Purchase Order goes straight to the testing center and you pay zero. That’s not a small difference — that’s the difference between getting certified and not getting certified.
VR&E vs GI Bill® for Certifications: Know the Difference
VR&E Chapter 31 has no per-test dollar cap and funds prep materials, study courses, and exam vouchers as part of your rehabilitation plan. The GI Bill® caps certification reimbursement at $2,000 per test and requires veterans to pay upfront, then wait for reimbursement. If you have a service-connected disability rating, VR&E may be the stronger path to getting your certifications fully funded.